Revenge Porn Inspired By 'The Purge' Movie Tied To South Florida

Sexually explicit photos posted online without the person's consent is known as revenge porn.

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A cyber bullying game spreading across Florida cities and other states has arrived to South Florida.

People are taking to social media sites to post and encourage others to post nude photos of friends and acquaintances without their consent, according to a release by the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office.

"It violates child pornography laws. Taking that picture is creation of child pornography," he says. "Sending it to a friend perhaps via text or email is transmission of child pornography. And storing it on a device even is possession of child pornography. In pretty much every jurisdiction it’s a felony offense. "

The state attorney's office warned that recently created social media accounts with explicit posts are based in South Florida.

Local law enforcement agencies are investigating. Anyone who believes they have been victimized should contact their local police department.